Teena McQueen defends Alan Jones in encrypted WhatsApp group rant

Teena McQueen defends Alan Jones in encrypted WhatsApp group rant

Many in politics were keen to cosy up to Alan Jones when he was a powerful radio broadcaster. While most have ducked for cover,one stands by him.

  • byTony Wright

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A ‘good life’ can be ours:The curious common ground between Labor and Coalition

A ‘good life’ can be ours:The curious common ground between Labor and Coalition

The major parties may seem bitterly divided,but we might be entering a new era of political consensus about the way we should be living.

  • bySean Kelly
Dutton can’t win by aping Trump – and he knows it

Dutton can’t win by aping Trump – and he knows it

Some conservatives are tempted,but few things would do more damage to the Coalition’s chances at the next federal election than taking the wrong lessons from Donald Trump’s success.

  • byGeorge Brandis
A treasurer stares at a government’s political mortality

A treasurer stares at a government’s political mortality

Jim Chalmers has used an off-the-cuff speech to rally Labor supporters … while also exposing the government’s fears.

  • byShane Wright
Under fire from Trump-world,Rudd highlights his networking abilities

Under fire from Trump-world,Rudd highlights his networking abilities

The former golf caddy who sent an ominous social media post about Australia’s top diplomat has been described as “the ultimate insider” in Donald Trump’s entourage.

  • byMatthew Knott andDavid Crowe
Dutton doesn’t have an ideology,he has a personality
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Dutton doesn’t have an ideology,he has a personality

For all his image as a conservative dogmatist,if Peter Dutton has outward faith,it is in his own judgment,and he has used it to back abortion rights.

  • byNick Bonyhady
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Looking ahead,PM must focus on strong change

Looking ahead,PM must focus on strong change

Shaun Carney has asked some questions our prime minister needs to address. The Voice referendum’s failure was not a good start to his tenure but the government has not been an embarrassment to this nation – as were the previous Coalition governments.

Albanese says he knows what it is to struggle. As PM,he’s been coasting

Albanese says he knows what it is to struggle. As PM,he’s been coasting

The prime minister has a bit too much in common with Joe Biden. A politician’s origin story can help them get where they want to go,but it won’t keep them there.

  • byShaun Carney
Flight upgrades for work OK,but voters frown on MPs getting holiday perks

Flight upgrades for work OK,but voters frown on MPs getting holiday perks

The Resolve Political Monitor found voters were divided on upgrades,but Coalition MP Bridget McKenzie is still pushing for a Senate inquiry into the PM’s trips.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Peter Dutton backs away from tax cuts for the rich

Peter Dutton backs away from tax cuts for the rich

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said Australians were just as focused on inflation as Americans who elected Donald Trump as he refused to commit to the reform.

  • byOlivia Ireland
Greens’ opportunism has tanked their popularity

Greens’ opportunism has tanked their popularity

A once environment-focused party has morphed into a perfection-demanding group of political sooks.